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PAYNE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, WILBERFORCE, OHIO
Founded in 1891 by the trustees of Wilberforce University. Named in bonor of Bisbop
Daniel A. Payne. More than one hundred young men have been graduated. Three
teachers and 45 students in 1908. The dean of the school is Rev. G. F. Woodson, D.D.
SHORTER UNIVERSITY, ARGENTA, ARK.
Founded in 1887 by Rev. ). P. Howard, of the A. M. E. Chulch. First loca ted in
Little Rock, thence re:noved to Arkadelphia, and in 1898 removed to North Little Rock,
Ark., in a section known as Argeota. Named in honor of Bishop James A. Shorter, and
supported by the A. M. E. Cburch of Arkansas. Property consists of two acres of land.
upon which are three main buildings. Tyree Hall is a larlle three.story brick building,
with chapel and school class rooms on first 8oor, accommodations for 100 girls on the
second and third floors. The building cost $13.000. The nert building in size isa twostory
wooden structur~. 70 I 60. This contains reception rooms, hall and kitchen on
first floor, boys' dormitory on second floor. The third building is used as a printing
office on the first floor, the second floor accommodating young men.
With a view toward future development, the school has purchased other lots adjacent
to the present property. Total value is $35,000. Ten teachers and 348 students, with
19 theological students, in 1908. The University has been under the direction of some
of the best educators of the race. Rev. A. H. Hill, D.D., president.
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Paul Quinn
College, Waco,
Tex.
Founded in 1881 by Bishop
Cain, of the A. M. E. Church.
Abo u t one mile from the
business center of the city.
Has 12 buildings, 20 acre of
land, with a total valuation
of $135,000. Two hundred
and seventy-five student in
1908 and 11 tea c her .
Theological stu den t s. 10.
Rev. William J. Laws, D.D.•
president. Requirement for
annual expenses, $10,000, ecured
through the A. M. E.
Church and from tudents. GIRLS' DORMITORY, PAUL QffiNN COLLEGE, WACO, TEX.
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